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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 4 years earlier than the S6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm Z37 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S6500 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm Z37 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the S6500.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and S6500.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Nikon S6500 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
56
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $170